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maxillary sinus

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Main Entry: maxillary sinus
Function: noun
: an air cavity in the body of the maxilla that communicates with the middle meatus of the nose called also antrum ofHighmore
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maxillary sinus n.
An air cavity in the body of the maxilla, communicating with the middle meatus of the nose. Also called antrum of Highmore, maxillary antrum.

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Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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